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[-] scott@lem.free.as 7 points 6 days ago

If lack of food triggers it, what triggers the bears to come out of torpor?

[-] 0_o7@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 6 days ago

The sound of running squirrels, I guess.

Jokes aside, maybe the smell and environment turning from winter to spring. They mention these happen to black and brown who are omnivorous, so smell of food that's easily accessible is most likely. Just a guess.

[-] racoon@lemmy.ml 2 points 5 days ago

sun energy is a form of energy. Sun warms the blood, so they body can spare itself that effort

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